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Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
Tho Asphalt Blocks,

The asphalt blocks In front Of the
Clayton House are being laid by the
Trinidad Paving Company, Of Phila'
delphia, and the work Is being done
under the immediate supervision ol
their superintendent. and not by Mar
tin Keoeh as stated In the morning
paper. The new pavement is as smooth
a. = floor, and the experiment OF intro
duoiug it in this city Will be watched
with considerable interest. The cost il
about 50 81 cents per square yard.
which includes the removal OF the cob
bic pavement, the sand for laying the
blocks and all other expenses.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

The meeting to consider the est ablish-
ment Of 3 Young Peoples Christian As
sociation for the city, VIII lob is appointed d
for 3 80 p. m. to morrow, 12lh inst, will
afford . good opportunity for wise eug
Restiors In the interest of a good cause.
All will be welcome. Meeting will be
opened with devotional exercises, con.
Quoted by . recognized clergy man.
Bring Gospel Hymns. Come to Insti-
tute Hall, corner of Eighth and Market
streets. second door. Enurarcs on Eigh th
street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
NJ adnme MrfchsIl

Has no equal in tsliing ths past. pres
ent and future; locating buried tres-
snrcj brings reconciliation and shows
you q correct Likeness OF your future
partner, md tells you what you are best
adapted for. Csll and be convinced.
CouSultstion-9ents,$l 90; Ladies', 800,
at her residence. 221 West Eighth St,
between O.aage aud Tatnall.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
An Imporeaut Declstou.

A telegram from Boston says that 70.
Gently the German Aid Society, TO
wnioh many of the brewers row on
strike in that city belong, voted to
grant 81 600 TO aid the strikers who
wers Idle. Other mem bers of the So
|ciety protested aGainet this action, and
secured an Injunction restraining the
The CASE was taken TO tho Supreme
Court where, yesterday, Judge Allen
decided that the funds OF the society
could not be used for such purposes.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

UTyoA< ~, jane 10.-Clement A.
2, Day, 's!, % I At Lock s6 on the Black
atsbbedl md drowned Joanna Rosa
Gross, hi mistress, under peculiarly
brutal circumstances. Eleven cuts In
all wsre found on her body, one OF
which penetrated the heart. and another
laid open the abdomen. The murderer
continued slsshing his victim after she
had fallen to the ground, and then
threw the body, from which life had
not yet departed, into the canal, fioatsd
1t across TO the other side and concealed
1t In clump of bushes.
He then tJld his father what he had
done, requested him 10 bury the bod ,
and fed. The father, William Day,
gave Information Of the crime to Jus
t:cs Hays, and Superintendent Phillips
Of the Black River Canal, pursued Day
Who took TO the woods. He Was run
down near Ava Corners, and gave him
self up. Day is abont % yeSrs old AND
q widower, and the woman was about
20 years old. She had been married ani
| against her husband, who lives q
Rome, bat had never appeared at Court
At the inquest by Coroner Jones to
day the principal witness was the iathe
OF the murderer, who testified that tn,
murdered woman wanted TO go to he
mother. about four miles from Rome
and his son opposed her going. fesr
ing she would not return to him
The prisoner claims that the girl ofteI
said she would rather die than returI
to her mother, and he believed she wa
going to live with another man. H
WAS ccol and unoonoerned last night
bat this morning he broke down AMI
cried.
The knife WAS recovered this forenoo
from sluice.wAy, where the murdere
had thrown IL. 1t is an ordinar
butcher knife, with . blade I've inche
long, worn narrow and sharp pointe
by long use.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Four miles from Wilmin gton; ten
minutes ride; at Two railroad stations.
u. 8 o. 4. n. A few one-quarter and
one half aore lots. Prices from $75 to
$50 each. Exosllent water. Elevation
about the same as Brand y wias Springs,
which is near by. Large rolling mill,
woolen mill and other industries 10.
Gated here. Terms easy. Apply 10
GEO. W. HPICER, JR.
Marsb alton, Del.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Christian church services In chapel
on Main street, Newark, Del, Lords
day, June 10, at 10. 80 o. m. Preaching
by the pastor, Rev. T. b. Knowles
Sunday school ut $50 a. IN. Sunday
school nt chapel on Chestnut Hill a1
$50 p. NJ. Presiding by the same pas
tor At $50 p. m.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

can, with "Rough on Dirt" do ~ nice
washing and ironing as can be done In
any laundry. Boilirg not necessary
unlike any other "Rough ON Dirt" can
be used Ia both washing and starchipg;
you need have no fear IN using this ar.
ticle; free from vile alkali, 1t does not
rot, yellow nor iujure the finest fabric
clears, blesches, whitens. It Rough on
Dirt" is the only Article that can bs ad.
ded to starch (hot or cold) to give q
good body and beautiful gloss. Ask fol
Trough on Dirt" 10 and Csc. packaG
es. All Grst-class Druggists.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Nearly 359 union bricklayers In St.
Paul struck yesterday, In sympathy
with the striking carpenters. A gen.
eral mass meeting OF All building trades
will he held to night. WHEN, 1t is said,
the question Of u general strike of ali
the building trade workers will be con.
sidered.
The blast furnscoa and steel N Ills OF
the South Chicago Rolling Nil! closed
on ThursdAy night beosuBe of tho ex.
haustion of the supply OF coke, aud
1900 of the 2l00 mon omy yloyed are Ole.
The rail mill IL to be shut down to-
night, snd the 750 men employed there
, "lAid of When tho strike In the coke
region ends the mills viii resume.
The Amalgamated Association Con
vcntion, at Pittsburg, yesterday, con
tinued consideration OF the wages ques
!, tion. The boiling and muck scales
have been decided upon. The boilers
scale Is IS 50 on y two cant onrd.
| At . mseting Of the United German
Trades In Phiiadelphia, last evening, II
WAS stated that number OF union meI
had secured their old places in th'
breweIies.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

n -
that evcry body ought 70 know that A.
6sr1eont gives 11l0 -. - the best,
well CLEANED coal In evsxy ~ ron bog.
Osk, pios and hickoyy ktadlfhe Wc0A
IN. large -loadA,A J. lLlm6<1a2 NhttswHsL-
ing. Yard, fpot Of Monrog street. Gen.
trail ofaoe, 6evensh spd King streets.
Look for sAs blue sisA. Open in the
evening.
Creamery
Our buttay will suit all. Oar cream
Ii rioh, and those having freezers should
try 1t. Oar whipped cream with your
strawberries will greatly improve them.
Dush's, Fsanch strees wharf, is tb
clscs 70 b1y pOur oral
For god eoAl 80 70 Bush's. Frenoh
stras4 ehapk
Every body ohsws LovBall. Just fit
the mouth. Sold by all dealers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
Il. W, Steward

Makes q speciality in the best family
-four, viz: VIM. Lea & Soma -four,
Pillsoury best. "Gold Medal" Jones
Hungarian, Smith X l.. These brands
ara not eKceiled anywhere. Gall at N.
W. cor. 4th and King. Telephone 4C8.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
Grand OpeninE.

James T. Lsech will have q grand
opspiug at his new saloon, No. 100
French street, on Tuesday evening,
June IA, TO which he invites all his
friends and the public.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Mrs. Bind, S21 West Fourth street,
teaches Matnm Clarke tailor systt m of
dressmaking. Scholars fitted for busi.
ness, and positions in o short time.
Quickly learnsd. Best OF city refer
ence Cutting and fitting done.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

At Yerger's picture frame store: large
stock OF frames fsl, down In prlce,
which nearly broke his hsart, but they
have to 60 st 419 SHIPLEY STREET.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

5000 hats and bonnols almost given
away; all COD sisnmept GOODS; must be
sold In two weeks. Mrs. Jacobs, GIT
Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
A wou Preserved Ola uen,,emnu

ket street, yesterday. Corns and bun
iors spare neither age nor youth, hu.
Dr. Dupres corquers them every time.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

THAT HACKING COUGH can be 40
quickly cured by ShiIoh's Cure. We
guarantee 1t. Sold by N. B. Danforth,
corner Second and Market streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
On Trial.

You can have a Homo Oil Stove on
one weeks trial. Double size, with
oven to do oil your work, $1,000. LAW
tons, COS Mar ket e.reet.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspepsia
aud Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Vita
lizer IL guaranteed to euro you. Sold
by Danforth, cor. 2ni and Market ats.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

The best butter delivered TO all parts
of town for IS cents, on Taesday and
Friday afternoon at creamery, 4th and
Sh iplcy streets
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

The Home Oil Stove, double size,
will do all your cook Ing, baking, WASH
ing and ironing. and will not heat yo1i yoi
house. Prioe, $1,000. Lawtons, 6ct
Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
So?

Tho largest beerl
The best beer!
Tho coolest beer!
The freshest beer!
Drawn from the coolest pumps IN
the city at E.P. FREYE's,
62l Shipley street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

when you can always find just what
you want 10 hat or bonnet at Mrs. e. e.
Kirby q, 20e King street
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Flies, reaches, ants, bed. bugs, water
bugs, moths, rats, mice, sparrows, jack
rabbits, Gophars, chipmunks, cleared
out By " Rough on Rats" 100.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

SLEKPLRss NIGHTS, made miserable
b7 that terrible cough. Shiioh's Cure
IL the remedy for you. N. B. Dan.
fOrta, corner Second and Market SITS.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Having employed extra help fol
Saturday night you will not have to
wait long at No. West Second street,
ct tae 25-cent candy factory.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
s-B. II. B.-3-B. B. BIB.

Fl. r. Bourbon & Bro, manufao-
turers, N. W. Cor. End and Orange Sts.
P. 8. CigAsa By the box q speciality.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

CATARRH oURRD, health and sweet
breath secured, ty Shilch's Oatarrh
Remedy. Price 90 csnts. Nasal Injeo.
tor free. Dantorth's End aud Market
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

After trying them all we think
Moore's Windsor Hotel the beet S2. 90
per day house In Philadelphia, 1923 ,26,
~ Eilbert street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
Mems

lssting ng.tip Congress gsiters Mt Bab-
cocks, aC6 Market street; prices lowest
In town for all kinds Of summ foot
wear.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
JOB Lot

laoies plaiu. lasting, lace shoe, small
sizes only Coo. worth 81 25-Babcock' .,
206 Market strsst, above Second.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

II yon went window or porch avn.
ines, get prices FROM FRED HoDG Es
lU3 w. Eighth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Plain lasting congress for ladies', on !
75 cents, worth 81, 90, at Babcock's, 70
Market street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
For Ladies, Misses ana Children,

Men and boys, slippers and low cnt
shoes; prices lowest In town. Bah
cooks, 206 Market street, above Second.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Window awnings made to order
FRED HODGES, 103 W. Eighth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

You never saw so many hats and
bonusts az one time 81 there are at 617
Market street. Importers sale.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

The summer garden as 224 King st.
opened tonight. Lots Of music anu
fine lunch.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Fiue fishing tackle and shrimp at W
81. Hartlova's, N. Il. corner OF Thir'
and French streets.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Free concert and lunch at Legg's, "
King street, tonight
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

BILE to get ho1r that would just suit
tlom to give US . trial. "a we know we
can satisfy them. j. b. Hamilton g.
Co., Fifth aud King,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Importers' consignment OF millinery
goods at 6l7 Market stseet. Wonderful
bargains.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Cheapest and Ssst place to get aw n
iDgs is from FRED HODGES, l03 W.
Eighth street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

"BUCHU:PAIBA :" Quick, COM
plets cure, sll annoying Kindey diseas.
es, CatArrh OF Bladder. 81.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
JUST THINK OF 1T!

s25 aad $22.5o-fine, splen-
did, elegant, perfect in
every particular, down
to SIS.
The Special Lot
of SIG 50 I'm porteH
Cloth Suits (Pelgianl.
Il you examine the
quality OF this Cloth
you'll buy, regardless
Of your needs. No
wonder! 1t woul d
cost $40 to make the
same to order. 1t
must not be forgotten
that our guarantee goes
with these goods: if
there is any defect
whatever eltherln cloth,
making or trimming,we
give back the money.
Young Mems Suitsl Young
Mems Suits! Young
Mems Suits!
From $13 down to $1z.
From s1S down to SI2.
From sI8 down to SI2.
From SIS down to S12.
Boys Suits! Boys Suits!
Boys Suits! Boys SuitsI
From $40 50 down to $40
and SI2.
From SIG 50 down to $40
and $I2.
Children's Suits! Children's
Suitsl Children's Suits!
From $3.50 to S..
From $3.50 to IS.
From $3.50 to S..
From $3.50 to $5.
Everything the best.
Everything the best.
Store open Saturday night
till 10 o'clock.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

IoAn. Kelley. $50 so; J. Co,rigan, ss5;
n. Rllsy. .tsA; aForfest q Picrce. SIC;
kendrick, tsfo 10; Hugh Patton, so 30;
Martin Kscgh. sbi; Il. p. Moody,
Sb4V ~. "'4t f..
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

For oarr sts-Oranor q %,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
Dr. s,mms' Wnse Painonio Balsam

DE. Slmms' White PaimOnl0 Balsam
the great leading lung remedy Of VIII
mington, Del, ard IN Not every place
where IL becomes known. 1t will poei.
lively cure in svsry case II cure can
be Effected at all. For coughs, sore
throat, hosrssneas, Group, ETC., Il is
really grand. 800. and 81. Depot
Fourth and King atrseta. Sold by
dealers.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
.,,s a splendid Rat

have a splendid d1!sa Rat It.
tn,' tan Baby Carriage Carriage
With ii satin parasol,|
plush roll arou ;,,e.| n a|
,hbols.ered in raw sliS'| x
l,Ijty nickel-plated ,.
's,,. steel springs. on front ;!I1.
Il ,'i ssles; good quality l!
for slo5o. N !. 9TH
n, :, town equals it.
(Es,y terms.) J.
nave a navy Blue Suit
guaranteed all wool
color, with extra set
Buttons, at $1,000
easy ,erms)
hive a small 2'ple ce
! Small Boy "a to l3
s27;. Good fit
ts.s goods nice style
(EAsy teTms.)
have a good Spices
Pants Suit for Boys
IS years., for $3.50,
Victory and Sarato-
:imeres; neat in ap'
C, stylish in cut, ser.
eto' wear.
tE,sy terms.)
tsve a Corkscrew all
Iao cotton whatever,
y or Sack Suit fol
Bin. to IL in.l IL
! and Blacks, for SI2
ort The line Of thi:
5 making, hence the
besS
{Easy terms.)
tases7-piece Stuffed
Mi, covered witt
hGpl1sh,your choice
NOD. Ne have then
POGO; ali intermedi-
Bdes.
Easy ttrms,)
have a Walnut Mar
b Chamber Su:t 70.
We have one foi
Like steps, all grade:
En.
Easy terms.)
ything you can wan
lng-R Room and Kitch
Fni.ura.
Easy terms.)
Ches!s s4.O0, and Ict
slsC0. Any siz'
Fn the TWO you want.
(Easy terms.)
lgera!ors lik e wi S G
I2OV to $4,000.
easy terms.)
Eseis, lnrrain Vene+;
Sss Carpets, Chin;
|ss' Oil Cloths, Rugs
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11

Fireworks at Ferguson's'
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
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SALE

Struck the buying people
in the right place. The
goods are going! So cheap,
so desirable are they that
customers are not satisfied
with one, but take two and
three for friends. No WoN-
DER! No WONDER! Won
der at what is to be saved.
Such goods, such very fine
clothing has never been
sold for so little money
never since Oak Hall doors
were opened. The Custom
made Suits are nearly all
sold. We say this so there'll
beno disappointment. When
you make half.prices the
goods don't stay with you
but a short time.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1887-06-11
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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-12-16
TIE NATIONAL BANKS.
Annual Report to Congress of the Comp
troller of the CURRENCY

Annual Report to Congress of the Comp
troller of the Currency.
The annual report of the Comptroller Of the
Currency shows that the total number of ma
tional hunks organized up to Oct. 81 1906.
OF which G25 have gone into voluntary liquida-
ton, il9 have failed, leaving in operation at
that date 3,0il The total number of new banks
formed during the last year was 225; total num-
per closed during the year, 33, of which % went
into voluntary liquidation and failed.
The gross increase in national bank capital
during the year amounted to S36,s94,775, OF
ltul by banks existing Nov. l, 1885, There was,
however, q decrease Of capital Of s6.322, a. of
which S4,0s7. $50 was the aggregate capital of
the thirty three banks which went into volun-
tary liquidation and failed. and the remainder
represents decrease OF capital by banks still
in operation. The net increase OF capital for
the year is therefore >D.572,32j
On the other hand, there is a net decrease of
So, 1850 in the circulation represented by
bonds. The decrease resulting from the sur
render OF circulation by banks still in operation
is S57, no. 49, and the decrease caused by banks
going into voluntary liquidation and failing is
sl,274asp, making gross decrease of So 044 s3s.
Offset by total increase of SS,549 2G5, which
consists of an increase by the formation of new
banks of 81, 592 09C aud IN increase of circula-
ton by previously existing banks to the amount
of $500, l7j.
IN the cases of four of the five banks which
failed the creditors have received principal and
interest in full and i'll case of the ii til the to-
tal OF dividends amounts to 81 per cent The
scsssA
ing tho last year is y, log, 2O3: whole amount
paid to creditors of insolvent banks since the
system has been in operation is s33, 43i 936, upon
proved claims amounting to sl6,93s,3s total
assessments on stockholders, S9,945, $50, OF
which gross collections have amounted to
$4,GS2, Jtj.
The COMPTROLLER submits u codihcation of the
banking laws. He recommends that the mini
mum amount of bonds to be deposited by
bank Us security for circulation shall be 10 per
cent Of the capital of banks not over - 10000,
and S25, 900 for banks Of which thu capital ex-
ceeds $3.50 O00; also TINT the semi annual duty
on circulation be hereafter charged only on the
amount issued upon bonds deposited III excess
OF the minimum amount as above: also that
the national bank notes be counted as O part of
the lawful reserve of banks.
The existing laws as to the responsibility of
officers Of banks are Ii 1difed hy this code 50
to avoid existing pstacles to their prompt
enforcement. Tho II striction on banks us to
making loans in excess OF ten per cent. of CAPT.
tai to any one party is N ,ditied in respect to
loans upon collateral security, and the total
limit is raised to twenty per cent OF capital aud
surplus. The provisions MS to reserve upon de-
posts are modified not to include Gov
eminent deposits, and the provision as to State
taxation of national hunks is also modified,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-12-16
NEBRASKA NUGGETS.

The amount paid fire insurance CON-
panies for protection by Fremont property
holders during the past ten years equals
about s12O,OO0.
Mrs. j. Il. Christian, of Omaha. COM
mitted suicide by throwing herself in
we'll. She was suffering from temporary
alteration of mind.
The youngest stakeholder in any Ma
tional bank in America is Miss Halle
Kauns, OF North Platte, who was gwen a
share in the First Nat onal bank of Tyler
with n twenty four hours after her birth.
John Hamil, German Of Hastings,
was murdered, and it is thought that the
coroner's investigation will result in the ar.
rest of several citizens for causing the
death by kicks and blows.
Harry Robinson, a youth of I8, of
Columbus, clerk in the National bank Of
that city, overdrew his salary month, paid
his bills at the banks expense and de-
parted for paris unknown.
The Omaha board of education is en-
deavor'ng to create an Office Of superin-
tendent of construction, the duty of which
will be to superintend the construction of
new buildings and the repairing Of old
ones.
1t is said that the Armour Cutlahy
Packing company will erect q dressed beef
house at South Omaha next spring, with
capacity of 1000 cattle per day.
A four foot vein of coal equalling the
Fort Dodge coal in quality has been dis
covered east OF Homer in Dakota county,
Operations TO develop it are &c commence
at once.
A young man named Abraham, of
Minden, procured jug of alcohol. crawled
into the hay loft of a livery stable and got
paralyzea drunk. Five days afterward he
was discovered nearly frozen to death.